Host

Café Boulud is inspired by Daniel Boulud's four culinary muses:  la tradition , classic French cuisine;   la saison , seasonal delicacies;   le potager , the vegetable garden; and   le voyage , flavors of world cuisine. Having earned three stars in the New York Times as well as a star in the Michelin Guide, Café Boulud is both a destination and a neighborhood gem for casually elegant dining seasonal wine tasting dinners, Sunday brunch and intimate, private events.  The  Host position at Café Boulud is a pooled-tip service role that works closely with the management team and all other front-of-house and back-of-house team members.  The Host is the first and last point of contact with the guest and is responsible for greeting, seating and saying goodbye to guests as well as maintaining the flow of the restaurant during service. Essential Duties: Work closely with the front-of-house team to contribute to a positive dining experience for guests Take and confirm reservations over the phone Be aware of regular guests/VIPs Be aware of the reservations for every service period Greet, seat and say goodbye to guests Maintain the flow of the restaurant during service Competencies and Qualifications: Previous experience in high-volume environment (at least 1 year) General knowledge of and interest in food and wine Complete knowledge of service sequence and flow Operate Opentable accurately Able to take direction and complete tasks Organizational skills Effective time management Pleasant demeanor Positive and clear written and oral communication skills Ability to work well in a team environment Ability to engage guests successfully and build a relationship Impeccable grooming as defined by management and dress code Position requires: Reference check Backgrouncd check  For more information about The Dinex Group and Chef Daniel Boulud, please visit  . The Dinex Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Dinex Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Created: 2024-10-19